Tsarasaotra
Tsarasaotra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambositra, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. In the 2001 commune census, the population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000.[1]
Tsarasaotra | |
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  Tsarasaotra Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°26′S 47°14′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Amoron'i Mania |
| District | Ambositra |
| Elevation | 1,310 m (4,300 ft) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 21,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. 95% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 3% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and potatoes, along with beans and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 1% of the population.[1]
References and notes
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 13 May 2008.
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